User Manual
Embody
®
Chair Care and Maintenance
With regular care and maintenance, your Herman Miller Embody Chair will provide many years of superior performance and
satisfaction. To maintain the quality of your Herman Miller product, please follow the cleaning procedures outlined here.
The instructions for the care and maintenance of Herman Miller Products are provided to you as a service.
No warranty is implied since results may vary.
Base, Frame, and Arm Pads
Normal cleaning
– Wash surface with a so cloth soaked in mild detergent and warm water.
– Rinse thoroughly and dry with a so cloth.
Do not use solvents or abrasive kitchen cleaners.
Balance and Rhythm Fabrics
Normal cleaning
– Vacuum fabric as needed using an upholstery attachment.
Vacuuming picks up dust and reduces the need for professional cleaning.
Do not brush fabric or use a vacuum attachment with a rotary brush.
Brushing may permanently damage the nap or change the character of the fabric.
Spot cleaning
– Immediately soak up the stain with a so absorbent cloth.
Do not dry the stain completely or it may set.
The longer a stain is allowed to remain on a fabric, the more dicult it is to remove.
Water-based stains such as coee, so drinks, fruit juices, or milk
– Use a water-based cleaner (specically made for cleaning fabric) or a solution of mild (alkaline) warm soapy
water (not overly soapy) applied with a damp clean cloth or sponge.
– Work the cleaner into a lather or foam.
Never use hot water; it will set the stain.
Avoid scrubbing.
Oil-based stains such as lipstick, grease, or salad dressing
– Use a dry cleaning solution applied with a damp clean cloth or sponge.
– Test the cleaning solution on a small, concealed area rst.
– If there is no spotting, ringing, or damage to the fabric or its dyes, apply the cleaning solution to the soiled
area with light, quick strokes.
– Begin at the outside of the stain and work toward the center, being careful not to over-saturate the fabric.
K2R is also a product that can be used. See product label for complete instructions.
Do not over apply water or any liquid solution to fabric.
Excessive wetting of the fabric with any liquid solution may result in permanent damage to the material.
Do not rub too vigorously or you may damage the nap of the fabric or break bers.
Several light applications are better than one heavy application.
Soak up all remaining solution and then use another clean cloth or sponge dipped in cool water to remove any residue.
Let fabric dry thoroughly and then vacuum well before using.
If the stain resists cleaning, contact a professional cleaner.
Large areas
If large areas are soiled, contact a professional cleaning rm.
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